presumptuous
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presumptuous
Overestimating oneself and acting arrogantly; attributing to oneself rights, abilities, or importance that one does not have, and also showing this in one's behavior.
Es war anmaßend von ihm, ohne zu fragen den besten Platz für sich zu beanspruchen.
It was presumptuous of him to claim the best seat for himself without asking.
The adjective 'anmassend' (presumptuous) is derived from the reflexive verb 'sich etwas anmassen'. This verb means to claim a right or importance for oneself that one does not have.
Er masst sich an, über alle anderen zu urteilen.
He presumes to judge everyone else.
A very common construction is 'es ist anmassend von jemandem, etwas zu tun' (it is presumptuous of someone to do something). The person who is behaving presumptuously is in the dative.
Ich finde es anmassend von ihm, eine sofortige Antwort zu erwarten.
I find it presumptuous of him to expect an immediate answer.
'Anmassend' (presumptuous) often describes behavior, communication, or people. Common combinations are 'anmassendes Verhalten' (presumptuous behavior), 'ein anmassender Ton' (a presumptuous tone), 'eine anmassende Frage' (a presumptuous question), or 'eine anmassende Person' (a presumptuous person).
Seine anmassende Art macht ihn bei seinen Kollegen unbeliebt.
His presumptuous manner makes him unpopular with his colleagues.
arrogant
Arrogant describes a generally superior attitude toward other people. Anmassend is especially appropriate when someone also claims rights, abilities, or importance that they are not entitled to. Anmassend behavior therefore often comes across as arrogant.
Der Praktikant handelt anmassend, als er ohne Erlaubnis den erfahrenen Kollegen Anweisungen gibt.
The intern is being presumptuous when he gives the experienced colleagues instructions without permission.
Der Praktikant wirkt arrogant, weil er die erfahrenen Kollegen ständig von oben herab behandelt.
The intern comes across as arrogant because he is constantly condescending toward the experienced colleagues.
